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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 527.91 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 527.91 and 242.82 is: 334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 527.91 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/527.91 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 527.91 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 128,187.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,187.11/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.97

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